2011 SmashBash Local Music Festival

Salt Lake City's grooviest local music festival. Local food vendors, boutiques, bands, musicians, and artists come to celebrate the day of rest with everything the SLC loves, music, food, art, and drink!

2011 Smashbash Local Music Festival

GALLIVAN CENTER

SUNDAY August 28, 2011

10AM-8PM

Monday, August 15, 2011

The up and coming duo of Muscle Hawk have been inspiring people to tear up the dance floor with their unique brand of electro music wherever they've been spotted. The time has come to showcase their musical talents and ability to entertain the world with a music video that will get you off your butts and onto your feet, while also providing a visual feast that is like nothing you've seen before.

After Smashbash we will be holding... a fundraiser to help Muscle Hawk reach their goal of $5,000 ($3,060 is needed to date). There will be performances by Muscle Hawk, Samuel Smith Band, Lady Murasaki and Gravy.Tron!

Greg & Josh will be auctioned off to do a DJ set at the winner's party of choice.

In addition there will be a live auction where people can bid on a date with:

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

You could read this about MC Pigpen, one of Smashbash's 2011 artists to tear it up!!

MC Pigpen is rapidly becoming a name in the world of underground hip-hop that you should remember. Having been on five tours in the last 2 years and pushing his music from coast to coast, it’s clear that MC Pigpen isn’t about to slow down anytime soon.
MC Pigpen has a full length album out with the “Rek CenterAll-Stars” and a full length solo album titled “Swine Sampler”. The emcee is also working on a full album with SLC local Pat Maine, which will be released this winter.
Over his lengthy decade long career, MC Pigpen has had the opportunity to not only share the stage with many of the greats and legends in the hip-hop world but also tour with them as well. Having been on stage withthe likes of KRS-One, WU-Tang Clan, and the Hieroglyphics and having toured with Josh Martinez, Ugly Duckling, One Belo, and a U.S. Tour with Edo G and Masta Ace.
MC Pigpen has been showcased at the annual SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas and has played a variety of shows to consistently put his name out there over the last year.
The emcee who was born and raised in Denver, Colorado but now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah when he isn’t touring, by no means lacks what it takes to be one of the best. Having the ability to produce witty yet lyrical stories through his words while still keeping it raw and fun at the same time.

You can find the MC Pigpen currently on a 60+ city nationwide tour now. Joining him is the likes of Pat Maine, Dusk One, and DJ Street Jesus.

The results are in. I Capture Castle has landed a spot on the Ernie Ball Stage at this year’s Vans Warped Tour. Be sure to catch them in Salt Lake City, as they open the all-day event featuring A Skylit Drive, Eyes Set To Kill, Terrible Things, There For Tomorrow, and Cold Forty Three.

Monday, June 6, 2011

We love the Suicycles! Just saw them rock it out at Pride. It was HOT. the band..not the weather..well it was really hot outside though..ANYWAY.
See our lovely boys in Muscle Hawk and Dirty Blonde rock your pants off. yipeeee

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Wanna be a Sponsor?

We'd love to have you. Please email me at: smashbashmusic@gmail.com. I'll send you all the info you need. Thank you for helping out. We love u.

BANDS:

Would you like to play with us? Please submit Mp3s of your tunes, soundcloud links, reverbnation links, facebook pages, whatever has your contact info and music on it, and I will take a gander. And we shall see :) We can't have everyone, but we are going to try!

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About Me

Hi. I'm Ashley. My cronies call me Smash. I love music, much like you. But I also love LIVE music, food, buying things, and sharing my love of everything with everyone. We're all friends. :) This fest was created just so I could hang out with all my favorite local bands, see them all in one day, shop around and ...maybe drink a few brewskies if I feel like it. Support your local everything! How better to do it than to jam with the best local musicians ever!!! xo to them. and xo to you.

VENDOR INFO

Hi. If you'd like to participate in this epic event, whether it be via feeding the masses with your delicious local food, selling your music related product (Vinyl, CD, clothing, etc), or other cool things that I like, then please email me at: smashbashmusic@gmail.com with details of your request. I will send back an approval letter and some pricing info. And paperwork. There is always paperwork. :D

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I Capture Castle

Genres: Electronic/Hardcore/Metal
Just when we thought the hardcore days were over..we come across a band named I Capture Castle. First time we heard them it gave us chills. High energy mosh action!! Did we mention they're playing the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour 2011?
Find them here:
http://icapturecastle.comhttp://youtube.com/icapturecastle
http://myspace.com/icapturecastleslc
http://purevolume.com/ICaptureCastle
http://twitter.com/icapturecastle
http://reverbnation.com/icapturecastleslc
http://last.fm/music/I+Capture+Castle
http://www.jamesbelliston.com/

MC Pigpen

Genre: HIP HOP
Touring across the states for the past 2 years, reppin' the SLC, this artist has something to say! You might have seen him at Sundance, or at Arts Fest, or, just about everywhere. We all need a little hippity hop in our lives!
www.mcpigpen.com
www.reverbnation.com/mcpigpen
www.twitter.com/mcpigpen

Red Dog Revival

Genre: Progressive Psychedelic Butt Rock Blues
lol. yup. that sums it up. The boys from Heber City sure know how to tear it up.

Fox Van Cleef

Genre: Psychedelic Blues
I'm no music journalist. I can't describe it. You have to experience their sound on your own. It's something you've probably never heard. We just love ourselves some soul/blues/rock/dance/love
LIKE them on Facebook!
Go to: http://www.foxvancleef.com

King Niko

Genre: Rock

King Niko have been rocking SLCs' socks off for a while now..If you haven't seen them yet, you better get at it. Dancing never hurt anyone.
...so...They're kind of a big deal...just sayin'

Ryan Darton

Genres: Lounge/Soul Labeling himself as artiste extraordinaire, Ryan Darton - this crooner is quite the catch. Already making it big in the unforgiving town of Los Angeles, this soothing lover boy is making a trip back to the ol' SLC, just for you. http://www.ryandarton.comhttp://www.youtube.com/ryandarton Find him on Facebook!

The Swinging Lights

Genres: Indie/Rock
They are no longer the Black Arrows! But the Swinging Lights will still make you dance! Made up of Ashley, Chris, Justin, and Jeff on drums, these kids are persistant with their efforts. Don't miss a show!
http://www.facebook.com/pages//The-Swinging-Lights/197533213604260?sk=wall

Max Pain and the Groovies

Genre: Experimental/Rock
This young group of 5 have shown Salt Lake City hipsters what could have been if we weren't all born in the 80's. With such energetic and groovy sets, these kids have hit us hard with their psychedelic rock and roll sound.
LIKE them on Facebook, and Myspace.com

Fail To Follow

Genres: Hardcore/punk/crazy madness

You may have to see them live to figure it out. They're quite the energetic group to kids. Grown up kids..kind of. They'll punch your ass off. Literally. If you need your heart to jump out of your chest..they are for you.

The Wayne Hoskins Band

Genres: American rock - Sounds Like: Kings of Leon
Utah's Rock Band of the Year 2009, The Wayne has been featured at many large festivals around the Western US, including the House of Blues during Sundance 2011. Check out their first full length album the end of this summer!
www.thewayne.com

Nate Francis

Genres: Acoustic/Folk/Indie http://www.purevolume.com/NateFrancis Although this newbie is from Portland, Oregon, this scenester currently attends Utah State University, and is sure to lure the ladies with his calming tunes.